Croobyar at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
174
Median age 57
The brief
What to know about Croobyar.
The postcode for Croobyar is 2539 (NSW).
Croobyar (2539) sits in the Shoalhaven region of NSW.
Croobyar has roughly 174 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Croobyar scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Croobyar's population at 174, with a median age of 57. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (95% own, 7% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (82% family households, 21% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
174
Median age
57
Family households
82%
Lone person
21%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$300/wk
Owner occupied
95%
Renter occupied
7%
At a deeper level
174
Median age: 57
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Safety
Crime and safety.
1
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Croobyar.
Local schools for Croobyar
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Government School Catchment
Milton Public School
Budawang School
Ulladulla Public School
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Frequently asked
About Croobyar.
- What is the Croobyar postcode?
- Croobyar is in the 2539 postcode, in NSW, in the Shoalhaven region.
- Where is Croobyar?
- Croobyar is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2539, in the Shoalhaven region.
- What is the average rent in Croobyar?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $300.
- What schools are in Croobyar?
- There are 5 schools serving Croobyar on this page, including St Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Milton Public School, Budawang School.
- How walkable is Croobyar?
- Croobyar has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Croobyar?
- Croobyar is close to Mount Kingiman, Little Forest, Woodstock, Milton, Pointer Mountain.
- What is the population of Croobyar?
- The population of Croobyar is approximately 174 (2021 Census). The median age is 57.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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